Square Enix has officially matched The Pokémon Company’s 50 million yen donation to the Japanese Red Cross Society following the January 1 Noto Peninsula earthquake. Both donations will help people and restore areas affected by the earthquake.
Square Enix is set to have a packed 2024, with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launching next month. The Pokémon Company’s donation is not the first time they’ve sent money to areas affected by disaster. In 2011, they established the Pokémon With You foundation in response to the Tohoku Earthquake.
Square Enix Donates to Japanese Red Cross Society Following New Year’s Earthquake
Square Enix recently announced that they have matched The Pokémon Company’s 50 million yen donation to the Japanese Red Cross Society. They made the donation in response to the January 1 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
On New Years, an earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck the western coast of Japan, specifically the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture. As of January 5, 94 people have been confirmed dead, including 55 in Wajima. Rescue efforts are still ongoing. Both The Pokémon Company and Square’s donations will undoubtedly help the hundreds affected by the disaster.
Square Enix’s next game, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, will launch next month. The PlayStation Store describes it as follows:
The Unknown Journey Continues…
After escaping from the dystopian city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant and vast world – sprint across grassy plains on a Chocobo and explore expansive environments.
An Expansive World
As the party searches for Sephiroth, you will explore the beautiful, expansive regions of the world and open up new areas to discover. Dig deeper into the world of FINAL FANTASY VII with rewarding side content and mini-games, plus various unique forms of transportation to navigate the world.
An Evolved Battle System
Combine strategic thinking with thrilling action combat alongside your comrades, including newly added characters. Deepen their relationships to unleash powerful team-based combos .
Beyond the Walls of Fate
In this standalone adventure for fans and newcomers, Cloud and his comrades venture across the planet, their fates unwritten, making each step outside the dystopian city of Midgar fresh and mysterious.
Lastly, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will release on February 29, 2024 for the PlayStation 5.
